flightclaw — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Searches ~300 airlines, monitors fare drops, and prepares flight bookings via checkout links directly inside your AI chat.
claude mcp add --transport http flightclaw https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcpWhat flightclaw does
Flightclaw connects your coding assistant to flight search and reservation systems. You can connect to the hosted endpoint over HTTP with email OAuth or run a self-hosted Python server querying Google Flights via the fli package. Filtering works across specific carriers, duration caps, and cabin classes.
The hosted setup manages passenger details, tracks reward points, and handles reservations. The agent never sees card details. Instead, it generates a checkout_url for direct payment or requests an exact budget match through a Link virtual card.
The local script needs no account. It records route price logs locally in data/tracked.json. Running the self-hosted mode requires flights==0.9.0, fastmcp, and pydantic-settings.
What it helps with
- find lowest fares across calendar ranges for a destination
- monitor fare changes on a specific route with target price alerts
- store companion traveler details for multi-city group bookings
- inspect order details or calculate cancellation refunds
Example prompts for the agent
- Search business class options from LHR to JFK departing on 2025-08-01
- Find the cheapest departure days to fly from London to New York in July
- Track flights from LHR to SFO for July with a price cap of $400
How to install flightclaw
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http flightclaw https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add flightclaw --url https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"flightclaw": {
"url": "https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"flightclaw": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http flightclaw https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about flightclaw
How to install flightclaw in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http flightclaw https://mcp.flightclaw.com/mcp. This connects directly to the hosted endpoint without installing extra packages.
How does payment work with flightclaw?
The assistant never collects credit card numbers. It returns a checkout_url for manual card payment or triggers an approved Link virtual card transaction for the exact fare amount.
What is the difference between the hosted and local versions?
The hosted endpoint manages passenger profiles, bookings, and ~300 airlines. The local Python server tracks routes via Google Flights and stores price logs inside data/tracked.json.
